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concept of nursing 1
overview of hypertension
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Which criterion is necessary for a patient to progress from elevated blood pressure (BP) or prehypertension to a diagnosis of hypertension (HTN)? | A persistent BP elevation on at least two separate occasions |
| A patient with an adrenal tumor has consistent blood pressure readings of 152/86. Which one of the classifications would this disorder represent? | Secondary hypertension |
| Which snack selection increases the risk for primary hypertension? | French fries |
| Which diagnostic tests would be ordered to screen for kidney involvement in a patient with hypertension? | -Urinalysis - Creatinine levels - Blood urea nitrogen levels |
| Which patient has the highest risk of hypertensive problems? | A 50-year-old obese male who smokes. |
| The nurse is caring for a patient with a blood pressure of 168/72. The patient complains of a headache and blurred vision. Which additional subjective information would indicate the presence of severe hypertension? | - Angina - Fatigue - Dyspnea - Dizziness - Palpitations |